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Severe weather and multiple snowfalls in the past two weeks disrupted the daily schedule of Mid-Atlantic blood drives conducted by the American Red Cross. "The impact is over 2,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations," said communications manager Kristen Hatfield. Nationally, in February, more than 575 blood drives in 24 states were canceled due to inclement weather, resulting in more than 19,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations, she added. With March dubbed Red Cross Month each year, Red Cross administrators are hoping to make up the shortfall this month. People are invited to become "everyday heroes" by donating or hosting a SleevesUp virtual blood...

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Severe weather and multiple snowfalls in the past two weeks disrupted the daily schedule of Mid-Atlantic blood drives conducted by the American Red Cross.
"The impact is over 2,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations," said...

It isn't exactly going to be warm on Sunday but it will be warm enough that the 50 percent precipitation expected should fall in the form of rain after 11 a.m.
Hampton Roads will wake to cloudy skies and temperatures that will eventually reach a high...

The Middle Peninsula was covered in a blanket of white overnight Wednesday into much of the day Thursday.
Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex counties received anywhere from 5-8 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service reported the following snow...

In a neat, and probably not coincidental confluence of timing, the Tidewater Community College Roper Performing Arts Center has a live production of "In the Heat of the Night" tonight - two days before Oscars, and on the final weekend of...

2:20 UPDATE: Hickory athletic director Kevin Cole said the PenSouth Conference finals at Warwick will be played as scheduled tonight. This in spite of the fact that Chesapeake Public Schools has canceled all after-school activities.
Cole told...

VDOT wary of refreezingMost lanes on the interstates in Hampton Roads were cleared as of noon Tuesday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. But motorists are still urged to travel with caution. Low temperatures are forecast for...

Here are some cold weather dangers to be aware of, and ways to protect your family:
Frostbite Frostbite occurs when skin and its underlying tissue are exposed to very cold temperatures and freezing conditions. Skin that appears waxy or hard and has a...

With fresh snow arriving on the Peninsula Wednesday night, officials are warning drivers to stay off roads and be vigilant if they do drive.
Though new accumulation is only expeced to be less than an inch, snow and gusty winds could reduce visibility...

Back in 1977, waterman J.C. West saw something you used to see once in a generation or two: the mighty James and York rivers frozen over.
It happened after a massive snowfall hit the region in December of '76, followed by a January that never got above...

A fine but deep coating of snow Monday night into Tuesday forced much of the Middle Peninsula to shut down for a snow day.
According to the National Weather Service a range of 4-6 inches of snow was reported in Mathews, Gloucester, and Middlesex counties...

Hampton Roads could be covered in snow Monday night if forecasts from the National Weather Service hold true.
The Nation Weather Service issued a winter storm watch the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula from 7 p.m. Monday evening through noon Tuesday...

Sunday will be positively spring-like, according to local weather forecasters.
Expect temperatures in the low- to mid-60s across the region.
“We’re going to see some really nice conditions, plenty of sunshine,” said Iisha Scott of WVEC-TV 13.
The...

After starting the day belowing freezing -- it was 26 degrees at 6 a.m. -- we're heading for a brief, wet warmup.
Sunday's forecast calls for a high temperature "near 50" with clouds developing during the day, wind increasing and rain...

Funny thing about weather forecasts. The high temperature today, several different forecasts say, is supposed to be 40 or 41 degrees.
But scroll down through the hourly forecast and you won't find a temperature above 39.
Do they just try to make us feel...

It's still going to be chilly, but we'll have clear blue skies and lots of sunshine Wednesday.
The National Weather Service is calling for dry and sunny weather with a high temperature of about 39 degrees and a low of 22.
Mostly sunny conditions are...

Saturday begins with chilly temperatures and cloudy skies across the region, but the sun and moderate temperatures will come by the afternoon, forecasters say.
The National Weather Service in Wakefield predicts a high of 54 degrees and a low of 37 for...

Parts of the Northeastern United States endured blizzard conditions Tuesday, with multiple feet of snow being dropped on some areas. New York and New Jersey had travel bans in place in anticipation of the event.
However, when the storm moved through...

Airline travelers are going nowhere fast because of the blizzard bearing down on the Northeast. By early Monday evening, more than 6,700 U.S. flights through Tuesday had already been scrubbed, according to tracking service FlightAware.com. Most were to or...

Friday is going to be the start of a beautiful weekend in Hampton Roads. We're expecting clear blue skies with a lot of sunshine, according to the National Weather Service.
It'll still be chilly enough that you'll want to grab a jacket. Friday's forecast...

The rain is gone. The skies have cleared. Expect plenty of sunshine today, with a high near 52. Winds will be from the west 6 to 8 mph, shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Enjoy the day because conditions will start deteriorating over night and by...